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Schmidt says he ‘loves the result’
Joe Schmidt has spoken on Stan Sport after Australia’s victory.
“Love the result. Lots to do around the performance,” Schmidt said. “I thought the first 20 minutes we did some good things.
“We sense the support of the crowd. We know we have to earn their support.”
That was Australia’s first win at Allianz Stadium since 2014
It’s been a long time between celebratory drinks for the Wallabies in Sydney.
Australia’s last win in Sydney was in 2019 against Samoa at Commbank Stadium in Parramatta.
You have to go back to a 39-13 win over France in 2014 to find the last time Australia won a men’s Test match at Allianz Stadium. Remarkable stuff. Before tonight, the Wallabies had won one of their last 12 in Sydney since 2016.
I suspect the pubs in Paddington will be rocking tonight.
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‘A great result’: New Wallabies skipper praises side
Wallabies skipper Liam Wright has spoken after that victory
“A great result,” Wright told Stan Sport’s Michael Atkinson on the broadcast. “We’ve put in a good few weeks of work now. This squad has got really tight. We weren’t perfect … but a lot of guys getting their first crack tonight and did everyone proud.”
Full-time: Wallabies defeat Wales 25-16
Nine months after a World Cup nightmare against Wales, the Wallabies are officially back.
The Joe Schmidt era has begun in positive fashion after Australia recorded a 25-16 win over Wales at Allianz Stadium.
Wales continued to ask questions of the Wallabies right until the final minute but the men in gold fronted up in defence.
It was summed up by Charlie Cale, who had an excellent debut, stealing a lineout ball with the Wallabies camped near their own line just before full-time.
Tom Wright’s match-winning try was a beauty, while starting halfback Jake Gordon was one of Australia’s best.
Don’t underestimate the importance of this win. Many of these players have battled demons since last year’s World Cup and that will do their confidence the world of good.
Aussie fans can finally smile again.
WALLABIES 25, WALES 16
Wright with a blinder of a try
The Sydney crowd has gone wild.
Tom Wright has produced a super try down the right side to put the Wallabies in the box seat to seal this match.
The Wallabies counter-attack through Lynagh, who gives a ball to Wright 65 metres out from Wales’ line.
A little dummy and some space and Wright is away. Bang. Speed to burn. He has a clear run to the line, puts in a right-foot step, before finishing the job down the north-east side of Allianz Stadium. Ripper of a try just when the Wallabies needed it.
Wallabies 25 Wales 16 (71 mins)
Wales reduce the deficit to two points
Wales No.10 Ben Thomas slots a long-range penalty. It hits the right post and sneaks in.
Close game we have here in Sydney.
Australia 18 Wales 16 (66 mins)
Lynagh on for his debut
The Wallabies butcher a try.
Noah Lolesio decides to chip over to Andrew Kellaway on the right wing when a couple of passes should have been enough to get the ball out to him in time to score.
You wonder what Joe Schmidt would be thinking about that audacious option. The Wallabies just need to maintain their composure but Wales aren’t letting up. Their kicking game is getting better as the match goes on.
Tom Lynagh comes on with 17 minutes remaining. The son of a champion. What can he produce?
Australia 18 Wales 13 (63 mins)
Wales denied a try
Wales aren’t going away.
As Charlie Cale comes on for a Wallabies debut, Wales reserve James Botham finishes off a lovely driving maul.
Hang on. No try. A Welsh player joins the maul in front of the ball, so the try does not stand.
Australia 18 Wales 13 (58 mins)
Daugunu scores a crucial try for Australia
Australia gets a penalty advantage and makes the most of it as Noah Lolesio throws a left-to-right pass to Filipo Daugunu who spots space on the right edge.
He backs himself, sneaking in between Wales’ centre and winger, before falling just short of the line.
However, momentum gets Daugunu over the paint. A big moment in this game. Lolesio’s conversion misses.
Australia 18 Wales 13 (55 mins)
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